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BackStephen Hunt will miss Wolves' match againstManchester United in the Barclays Premier League with a calf strain. Loan signing Jamie O'Hara could make his first start after coming on as a substitute at Bolton in midweek. Boss Mick McCarthy has confirmed Ronald Zubar will start the match despite the defender making the mistake which led to Daniel Sturridge scoring the only goal at the Reebok Stadium. Michael Kightly (knee) and Adlene Guedioura (leg) are long-term absentees.
Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher is expected to face Wolves on Saturday at Molineux after suffering an eye injury. Fletcher was forced to come off in the victory against Aston Villa in midweek after suffering blurred vision. Rafael is pushing for a return to the side after returning to training following a bout of concussion. Wayne Rooney will be looking to build on his brace against Villa as United bid to stretch their unbeaten league run to 25 games.
MATCH FACTS
Four of the five Premier League meetings between Man Utd and Wolves have been won by a single-goal margin.
Four of the last five league games between Wolves and United at Molineux have been won by a 1-0 scoreline and the other game finished 1-1.
Park Ji-Sung has scored three goals in two games against Wolves this season.
Wolves have scored three equalising goals in the two games against Man Utd this season, but lost to a 90th minute winner in both matches.
Man Utd have won 10 and lost just one of the last 12 matches against Wolves in all competitions.
Wayne Rooney and Nani both have 10 assists in the Premier League this season, more than any other player in the division.
Wolves' only previous Premier League win against Manchester United came when they were bottom and United were top (January 2004).
United can set a new club Premier League record of 30 games without losing if they avoid defeat in this game.
United will become only the fourth team in Premier League history to go 30 or more games without defeat if they win or draw this game (joining Arsenal 49, Chelsea 40 & Arsenal 30)
Manchester United have conceded only five goals before half-time this season.
Devils take on Wolves at Molineux
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